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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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